Better Hope fire: “Why I gonna burn down my house?” – ex-husband
A man accused of setting a house ablaze in Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, has vehemently asserted his innocence. The man, who is the ex-husband of the owner of the building, Alexis Spooner, has denied any involvement in the fire.
The man took to social media on Saturday, saying that he co-owns the home with his ex-wife and would not want to damage it.
In his social media post, the man said that there was a misunderstanding that occurred on the night of the incident, during which he claims to have left the scene to pick up his girlfriend.
He said to his shock, upon his return, he discovered the house engulfed in flames and found himself facing allegations of arson.
The fire that gutted the house at Better Hope, ECD
“Why I gonna burn down my house? I love my house bad,” the man said.
According to the accused, he and his ex-wife separated last year, and their relationship had been strained by accusations of physical abuse. As a result of a court order, he was instructed to stay away from the property for a duration of six months.
Despite this court order, he said, he occasionally visited the property with his ex-wife’s consent. However, on the night of the incident, he alleges a disagreement occurred between them, prompting him to leave the scene. Upon his return, he claimed that he found the house already set on fire.
The couple owned a car accessory business at the property but had separated after their relationship was allegedly marred by persistent domestic issues.
It has been revealed that Spooner had obtained a restraining order against her ex-husband in the past due to alleged threats made to her.
The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) has yet to confirm the cause of the fire.
